AG Joins Call For Review Of Alleged Courtroom Romance
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(September 5, 2008)--Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says he's joining lawyers for a condemned inmate's appeal in calling for a review of the case even if the execution is delayed.

Charles Dean Hood faces is scheduled to die Wednesday for a 1989 double killing in Plano.

Allegations of an unethical romantic relationship between the trial judge and prosecutor in the case have been raised by Hood's attorneys.

Abbott said in a letter Friday to Collin County District Attorney John Roach that he believes the unique issues in this case warrant thorough review first.

Hood's lawyers contend the secret relationship they allege between retired trial judge Verla Sue Holland and Roach's predecessor, former District Attorney Tom O'Connell, tainted Hood's 1990 trial.

A hearing will be held Monday.

Holland and O'Connell have declined to address the allegations of engaging in a secret affair.

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Posted by: bob Location: tx on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:56 PM
boy they sure pulled that blog off quick about the falls county da and her office helper that the ex falls countian posted on here, is there any truth to it, in my opinion it's probably true knowing how falls county justice is
Posted by: centex Location: centex on Sep 5, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Ok They know he killed the people he is guilty of murder time to excute 'nough said!!!
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